Beauty Shopping Tips

1. Know your ingredient labels when you shop for beauty products online. This is especially important for skin care products.
2. Certain ingredients can damage your skin.
3. Avoid using any product that contains benyzol peroxide on dry skin, as this may lead to excessive dryness. The same substance works wonders for acne, though.
4. Learn all about your undertones when shopping for makeup. Shopping for color cosmetics online is so much simpler once you know what goes with your undertones.
5. Go for a peach or yellow based foundation if you have warm undertones. On the other hand, cool undertones require a pink based or neutral foundation.
6. Shop according to your beauty routine, which means that you should only splurge on products that you use religiously. If you only wear foundation once a month, a $100 bottle is not worth it, but if you wear lipstick every day, you can look for high quality items.
7. Buy in bulk or family size to save money on products you use regularly.
8. Downgrade to less expensive brands for products that you don’t use that often.
9. Always buy quality makeup brushes. As long as it’s applied properly, it doesn’t often matter what product you use.
10. Different beaut products have different expiration dates – make sure everything you buy can be used before it expires.
11. Buy multi-purpose products when possible. For instance, you can use powder eye shadow as a blush, and there are some gel blushes that double as lipstick.
12. Always consider your hair type when buying shampoo, no matter how tempting the offer.
13. Use the correct cleanser and toner for your skin type to avoid breakouts.
14. Get the right shade of lipstick for your complexion by comparing online charts with your skin tone.
15. Make sure all the products you purchase online are properly sealed.
16. Think before buying, as most beauty products are non-returnable.
17. Request samples when possible, especially for expensive products.
18. Don’t be afraid to ask questions before buying.
19. Read as many reviews as possible before making an investment-like purchase to see if the product is suitable for you.
20. Test a product in a local department store before buying online.